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IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Lebanon

As war enters 25th week, IDF and ISA forces under the command of the 98th Division begin operation in Al Amal, western Khan Yunis, in order to continue dismantling terrorist infrastructure and eliminating terrorist operatives in the area.

IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Lebanon

Untrained cadets ordered to guard elite Hamas troops

Cadets from the officers' training school have been ordered to guard terrorists from Hamas's elite Nukhba force.

Untrained cadets ordered to guard elite Hamas troops

Analyst:

Protest against Netanyahu is not in the name of all families

In the Hebrew sentence, 'The hostages' families demand Netanyahu resign,' one of the letters is extra - and makes all the difference, analyst Amit Segal says.

Protest against Netanyahu is not in the name of all families

Report:

Israel agrees to swap terrorists for soldiers' bodies

Sources say Israel agreed to release re-arrested 'Shalit deal' terrorists in exchange for the bodies of IDF soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, who fell in 2014's Operation Protective Edge.

Israel agrees to swap terrorists for soldiers' bodies

Foreign Min.: UNRWA is part of Hamas' terrorist infrastructure

Israel's Foreign Ministry responds to interim report on UNRWA-Hamas connections, calls it out as 'attempt to cover up UNRWA's failures in order to enable the refunding of the agency.'

Foreign Min.: UNRWA is part of Hamas' terrorist infrastructure

Families of hostages:

Netanyahu is blocking prisoner exchange agreement

Some of the families of the hostages have declared that Netanyahu is intentionally preventing a prisoner exchange deal and so they will work to replace him.

Netanyahu is blocking prisoner exchange agreement

Hostage's mother calls on Israelis to demand 'a deal now!'

'Israeli society needs a victory, Israeli society needs a victory in which our light overcomes the darkness,' Shira Elbag, mother of hostage Liri Elbag, says at rally.

Hostage's mother calls on Israelis to demand 'a deal now!'

Released hostage: 19 women are being raped in Gaza

Aviva Siegel, wife of hostage Keith Siegel, says 'only hostages matter,' tells Israeli government 'do not dare' to bring delegation back from Qatar without a prisoner swap deal.

Released hostage: 19 women are being raped in Gaza

Released hostage: 'Hostages have no time, no air and no light'

Raz Ben Ami, released from Hamas captivity, urges Prime Minister to push for a deal at any price. 'Tell the negotiating team not to return without a deal.'

Released hostage: 'Hostages have no time, no air and no light'

UNIFIL employees injured in southern Lebanon

Four UNIFIL employees injured in Lebanese village which saw clashes with Hezbollah terrorists. IDF clarifies, 'We did not strike a UNIFIL vehicle in the area of Rmeish this morning.'

UNIFIL employees injured in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes in Lebanon following missile launches towards northern Israel.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF eliminates terrorists freed in 2011 'Shalit deal'

IDF eliminates three Hamas terrorists, including two released in 'Shalit deal' and head of Gaza City's rocket unit.

IDF eliminates terrorists freed in 2011 'Shalit deal'

IDF strikes terror cell transporting weapons

Terrorists identified transporting weapons eliminated in central Gaza, secondary explosions follow; IDF helicopter strikes military compound the terror cell exited.

IDF strikes terror cell transporting weapons

Report:

US quietly authorized bombs and fighter jets to Israel

Washington Post report: Biden administration in recent days quietly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel, despite tensions over possible Rafah operation.

US quietly authorized bombs and fighter jets to Israel

After rocket launches:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon, including military compounds and terrorist infrastructure.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

To secure aid in Gaza

Progress on multinational Arab force in Gaza

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant achieved significant progress this week, during his visit to Washington, on the initiative that would consist of armed elements from three Arab countries in the region.

Progress on multinational Arab force in Gaza

Painful Day for Egoz:

One special forces soldier dead, six wounded

Sergeant major Alon Kudriashov, 21, from Modiin, was killed in action in southern Gaza today. 16 more soldiers were wounded.

One special forces soldier dead, six wounded

US to Israel:

'We understand your demands'

The US has sent a message to the Israelis that they understand their demands to remain in the humanitarian corridor and not to allow unlimited passage of Gazans from the south to the north.

'We understand your demands'

Haredi Draft:

Granddaughters of haredi MKs enlist in the IDF

Two granddaughters of two MKs from the party most strongly against the drafting of haredim are serving at a military base in the center of the country, where they are working on intelligence projects.

Granddaughters of haredi MKs enlist in the IDF

State Department official resigns due to US support for Israel

Annelle Sheline goes on media tour accusing US of "horrific policy," Israel of "genocide" after resigning from State Department, does not criticize genocidal actions or ideology of Hamas.

State Department official resigns due to US support for Israel

Gaza war:

Rockets aimed at Israel destroyed

Operation at Shifa Hospital continues as collection of rockets prepared for barrage located and destroyed in central Gaza.

Rockets aimed at Israel destroyed

Gideon Sa'ar:

War Cabinet seat for supporting haredi draft law

MK Sa'ar claims that he was offered a seat in the war cabinet in exchange for supporting the new haredi draft law.

War Cabinet seat for supporting haredi draft law

Report:

US in talks on peacekeeping team in Gaza

Biden administration officials reportedly in preliminary conversations on proposal to help fund either a multinational force or a Palestinian Arab peacekeeping team in post-war Gaza.

US in talks on peacekeeping team in Gaza

IDF Spokesman:

'Head of Hamas supplies killed at Shifa Hospital'

Raad Thabet, one of the top Hamas leaders in Gaza, eliminated in operation at Shifa Hospital.

'Head of Hamas supplies killed at Shifa Hospital'

Halevi to Bedouin soldiers:

'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion on the occasion of Ramadan, spoke with the battalion's commanders and soldiers, and heard about their significant efforts during the war.

'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

PM to hostages' families:

'I won't leave anyone behind'

Netanyahu meets families of soldiers held hostage by Hamas, says he is " committed to returning everyone, all of them."

'I won't leave anyone behind'

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

In continuation of South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the International Court of Justice has imposed additional provisional measures on Israel.

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

Brother of hostage joins Border Police

Yair Mor, whose brother, Eitan, is in Hamas captivity, enlisted in the Border Police. His father, Zvika: 'We are all obligated in this mandatory war for the defense of the nation.'

Brother of hostage joins Border Police

'The devil took over me'

Terrorist details rape committed during October 7th massacre

Manar Mahmoud Muhammad Kasem, an operative of the naval force of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization gave a chilling description to his interrogators of the atrocities committed on October 7th.

Terrorist details rape committed during October 7th massacre

National Security Council:

Increased threat to Israelis abroad ahead of Passover

Counterterrorism official advises Israelis traveling abroad not to reveal they are Israelis due to increased threat level during war and ahead of Passover.

Increased threat to Israelis abroad ahead of Passover

October 7th

12-year-old tried to speak with terrorists using Google Translate

Testimony of one of the October 7th massacre survivors tells how her son tried to negotiate with Hamas forces even while they shot his father.

12-year-old tried to speak with terrorists using Google Translate

'Free the girls first'

Brother of kidnapped soldier sends message to Belgian FM

Salem Alatrash, brother of kidnapped soldier Mohammed Alatrash, meets Belgian Foreign Min., urges her to push for hostages' release.

Brother of kidnapped soldier sends message to Belgian FM

Suspicious aerial target intercepted over Tzfat

'Explosion heard throughout Tzfat result of activation of military bases' defense systems, no change in routine,' Tzfat municipality says.

Suspicious aerial target intercepted over Tzfat

Khan Yunis:

Guns and grenades found near Al-Amal Hospital

IDF forces found significant weapons stockpiled near a hospital in Khan Yunis during a recent raid.

Guns and grenades found near Al-Amal Hospital

Herzog to Democrats:

'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

Israel's President met today with a delegation of US Congressmen and women from the Democratic Party, led by AIPAC.

'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

Terrorists fire towards soldiers from Shifa ER

IDF and ISA continue precise operational activities against terrorists located in the Shifa Hospital and the Al Amal area, number of terrorists eliminated in Shifa rises to 200.

Terrorists fire towards soldiers from Shifa ER

IDF considering extending service for Hesder students

Several thousand students in Hesder Yeshivas currently in the IDF were supposed to be discharged at the beginning of summer but may have their service extended.

IDF considering extending service for Hesder students

Lone soldiers

Israelis will fight on their own if they must.

Lone soldiers

Freed hostage recalls:

'They treated us like we were dogs, not human beings'

Louis Har, who was freed by the IDF along with Fernando Simon Marman last month, recalls the ordeal in an interview with the Daily Mail: They told us we had nowhere to return to.

'They treated us like we were dogs, not human beings'

Spain air drops aid to Gaza

Spanish military planes air drop 26 tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, joining several other countries to have done so.

Spain air drops aid to Gaza

Fatah's militant arm:

We are fighting Israel in Gaza

The al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades revealed its involvement in the war with Israel in the Gaza Strip including gunfire and mortar launches at soldiers.

We are fighting Israel in Gaza

Hamas under pressure

Terror organization publishes old recording of commander

In the recording from the beginning of the war, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif calls on the Muslim world to join Hamas in its war on Israel.

Terror organization publishes old recording of commander

PM to US congressmen:

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a bipartisan delegation of congressmen and briefed them on the war in Gaza. 'It's very important for us to maintain bipartisan support at all times, but especially in these trying times.'

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Report:

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

US official says delegation led by Ron Dermer to visit Washington next week to discuss Rafah operation despite PM's cancelation of delegation. PM's office denies report.

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Nisim Kachlon fell in battle in Gaza

Kachlon, 21 from Hadera, served as a combat soldier in the 435th Battalion of the Givati Brigade.

Staff Sergeant Nisim Kachlon fell in battle in Gaza

Khaled Mashal:

'Hostage deal - only on our terms'

The Hamas leader stated during an event in Jordan that the organization will only release the hostages if Israel gives in to its demands, including the full withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

'Hostage deal - only on our terms'

Report:

Israel notified Qatar and Egypt of date for Rafah operation

Israeli and US officials clarified to Qatar and Egypt the importance of pressuring Hamas to accept a deal and hinted that a military operation in Rafah is expected to begin around the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Israel notified Qatar and Egypt of date for Rafah operation

Watch:

Terrorist who surveyed IDF forces eliminated from the air

The Givati Brigade's combat team in Khan Yunis has so far eliminated many terrorists and exposed shafts, targeting raids on terrorist infrastructure.

Terrorist who surveyed IDF forces eliminated from the air

Hostage family members block entrance to UNRWA in Jerusalem

Hostage family members and activists block entrance to UNRWA offices in Jerusalem, claiming: 'You know where they are, bring them home.'

Hostage family members block entrance to UNRWA in Jerusalem

Study finds:

Older adults less impacted by war than younger counterparts

Despite dwindling resources, many older adult Israelis exhibited impressive resilience during the initial period of the Israel-Hamas war, Bar-Ilan University study finds.

Older adults less impacted by war than younger counterparts

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Shifa in past 24 hours

IDF and ISA forces continue fighting in the area of Shifa Hospital, as well as Al Amal and Al-Qararah; in the past 24 hours terrorists were eliminated and weapons found.

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Shifa in past 24 hours

One dead following barrage on Kiryat Shmona

One dead, building damaged, after 30 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona and its environs.

One dead following barrage on Kiryat Shmona

Likud MK: 'stop being dependent on hostile elements'

Likud MK Ariel Kallner initiated a meeting to discuss alternatives for Palestinian construction workers, and in an interview with Arutz Sheva, he also calls on Gideon Sa'ar to return to the government.

Likud MK: 'stop being dependent on hostile elements'

Victory over evil must be total

The world can howl, but when Israel wins the good fight, the world changes its tune. Op-ed.

Victory over evil must be total

Reports in Lebanon:

At least 7 dead in strike attributed to Israel

Media outlets in Lebanon say the strike attributed to Israel targeted the building of the Islamic Emergency and Relief Center in the village of Hebbariye.

At least 7 dead in strike attributed to Israel

Photos:

IDF activity in Gaza, Judea, Samaria and the north

Photos of IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria, and of IDF troops holding readiness drills on the northern border.

IDF activity in Gaza, Judea, Samaria and the north

US stresses:

'We will continue airdrops of aid to Gaza'

US National Security Council says airdrops of aid to Gaza will continue, despite pleas from Hamas to stop the practice.

'We will continue airdrops of aid to Gaza'

'We're going from bad to worse'

Former Chief of Staff blasts Netanyahu

Former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says that, after October 7, the Prime Minister "should climb the tallest tower and jump off it".

Former Chief of Staff blasts Netanyahu

Gallant:

'We share 100% of the values with the United States'

Gallant tells reporters after meeting with Lloyd Austin that he stressed the importance of US ties to Israel's security.

'We share 100% of the values with the United States'

Colombian President threatens to cut ties with Israel

President Gustavo Petro, who has repeatedly criticized Israel's war against Hamas, threatens to break off diplomatic ties if Israel fails to comply with UN Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire.

Colombian President threatens to cut ties with Israel